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United Nations marks International Civil Aviation Day
Breaking Belize News • December 6, 2025By Zoila Palma: The United Nations is marking International Civil Aviation Day on December 7, highlighting the vital role global air travel plays in economic growth,...
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Ministry of Education breaks ground for Stella Maris Life Skills and Learning Center rehabilitation project
Breaking Belize News • December 6, 2025By Zoila Palma: On December 5, 2025, the Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, proudly broke ground for the...
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WTO Funding Strengthens Belize’s Push for Sustainable Fisheries
San Pedro Sun • December 6, 2025Belize has received a US$300,000 grant from the World Trade Organization (WTO) Fish Fund to support the Building Legal Understanding and Enforcement Capacity for Fisheries...
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International News: Colombia seizes 7 tons of cocaine in major operations
Breaking Belize News • December 6, 2025By Zoila Palma: Colombia’s navy says it has seized more than 7 tons of cocaine in two major maritime operations in the Caribbean, arresting 11...
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International News: New details on double-tap strike raise questions over U.S. justification
Breaking Belize News • December 6, 2025By Zoila Palma: U.S. military officials have revealed new details about the September 2 double-tap strike that killed 11 alleged drug traffickers, telling lawmakers that...
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International News: U.S. and Ukraine to resume Peace talks as officials say progress hinges on Russia
Breaking Belize News • December 6, 2025By Zoila Palma: U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they will reconvene today for a third round of talks aimed at advancing a U.S.-brokered peace framework...
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BEL Cites Rising Costs in Bid for Higher Electricity Rates
San Pedro Sun • December 6, 2025Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has applied to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a 5.55-cent increase in the Mean Electricity Rate (MER), equivalent to a...
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SPHS Introduces New Visitor Check-In System
San Pedro Sun • December 5, 2025San Pedro High School has rolled out a new visitor screening process designed to enhance campus security and improve student attendance tracking. The changes, which...
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San Pedro Welcomes the Special Olympics Torch Run
San Pedro Sun • December 5, 2025On Wednesday, December 3rd, the Special Olympics Belize Torch was hosted in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The torch has been making its way across...
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Prices Edge Up, Confidence Slips as Belizeans Feel the Squeeze
San Pedro Sun • December 5, 2025On November 26th, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) released its October 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), showing modest inflation...